WHAT THE MANAGERS SAY

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte on his relationship with Walter Mazzarri: “I saw (Mazzarri) in the managers’ meeting. I spoke with him about this new experience, this is a great challenge also for him.

“When we were in Italy and we fought for the title, Juventus against Napoli, yeah (there was a fall-out), but when you stay up and you are fighting for the title everyone fights for their club.

“But the relationship is very normal, I have great respect for him and his work. I think he’s a good manager.”

LAWRO’S PREDICTION

I am still waiting to see exactly what Hornets boss Walter Mazzarri’s philosophy will be in the Premier League, but I think Chelsea will have too much quality for them.